Governor announces new partnership to explore Nuclear Energy in Wisconsin, plans to purchase renewable energy to power state agencies MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers tonight, during his 2026 State of the State address, announced new efforts to help bolster clean energy in Wisconsin, helping to further advance the goals of

Governor announces nearly 1,400 care providers intend to participate in Wisconsin’s first-ever entirely state-funded child care program to help as many as 24,000 kids get ready for Kindergarten MADISON — Gov. Evers tonight, during his 2026 State of the State address, announced that following the launch of the state’s first-ever

New partnership builds on Evers Administration’s efforts to end the cycle of violence, address rising rates of domestic violence deaths in Wisconsin, and keep kids, families, and communities safe MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers tonight, during his 2026 State of the State address, announced a new exciting partnership between the

Highly anticipated film office will bring creative endeavors to Wisconsin’s doorstep, bolster travel and tourism economy, and strengthen film industry in Wisconsin MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers tonight, during his 2026 State of the State address, announced the highly anticipated launch of Wisconsin’s new film office, Film Wisconsin, and the state’s new film

By joining, Wisconsin gains critical access to global early-warning alerts, international trainings to bolster local response to outbreaks, stronger coordination between state’s public health systems and global response efforts MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers tonight, during his 2026 State of the State address, announced that in the coming weeks, he will sign an executive order&…

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers tonight delivered his 2026 State of the State address, highlighting Gov. Evers’ and the Evers Administration’s efforts and successes over the past seven years to do what’s best for kids and invest in education at every level, build the 21st-century infrastructure Wisconsin needs to support a

MADISON — In advance of Governor Tony Evers’ State of the State address, Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC), warned that Wisconsin is falling behind on key competitiveness metrics, citing WMC Foundation’s new Wisconsin Competitiveness Report. WMC President/CEO Kurt R. Bauer urged the Governor to address the state’s workforce shortage, high tax burden,

Madison, WI – Today, Assembly Republicans announced a plan to utilize the state’s $2.3 billion surplus. The proposal, unveiled during the pre-session press conference, takes a comprehensive approach that addresses the state’s financial priorities while returning money to taxpayers. Highlights of the plan include an additional $200 million in special education funding

MADISON… Legislation authored by Senator André Jacque (New Franken) to increase penalties for those who traffick the deadly narcotic carfentanil passed the State Assembly Tuesday and will now go to the desk of Governor Tony Evers for consideration. One of the most dangerous drugs now on the streets is carfentanil,

(Madison) – Whether we know it or not, almost everyone is walking around with a potential fire hazard that can very quickly reach temperatures of more than 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit. If damaged, the same high-powered batteries that power our phones and other devices can become unstable and catch fire. On

MADISON… Legendary Wisconsin everyman, comedian, bestselling author and Emmy-award winning journalist Charlie Berens, creator of the acclaimed online series Manitowoc Minute, gave recorded testimony today at the Senate Committee on Utilities, Technology and Tourism in support of Senate Bill 969, legislation authored by Senator André Jacque (New Franken) and Representative … Please log in to

MADISON – State Representative Amanda Nedweski (R–Pleasant Prairie) issued the following statement in response to the Assembly’s passage of Senate Bill 673, legislation she authored to require schools to establish clear standards for appropriate communication between staff and students and to provide annual training on grooming behaviors and professional boundary violations: “Parents

MADISON, WI- Today, Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., a monumental figure in the American Civil Rights movement, Baptist minister, community organizer, and Shadow Delegate and Shadow Senator for the District of Columbia, passed away at the age of 84 years old. Representative Shelia Stubbs released the following statement: “My heart and

MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today applauded members of the Wisconsin State Assembly for its bipartisan passage of Assembly Bill 664, legislation that expands students’ access to real dairy butter in their schools and supports Wisconsin’s $52.8 billion dairy industry.  Authored by Representative Todd Novak (R-Dodgeville) … Please log in to access subscriber content.

Today, Fair Wisconsin submitted the personal testimony of over 150 Wisconsinites on two proposed rules from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid threatening access to gender-affirming care for transgender youth. “These proposed rules would hold federal funding hostage from vulnerable trans youth and hospitals that provide their medically necessary health

Madison, WI – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) issued the following statement after Assembly Bill 619, The Forestry Revitalization Act, passed the Assembly earlier today: “The Forestry Revitalization Act will breathe new life into Wisconsin’s forestry industry. This legislation not only revives Wisconsin’s timber markets after years of decline but also creates hundreds

MADISON – Legislation authored by Representative Karen Hurd (R-Withee) and Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) that will strengthen protections for sexual assault victims was approved by the State Assembly on Tuesday with wide bipartisan support. A key component of the proposal, Senate Bill (SB) 413, extends the statute of limitations for second-degree